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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD: 

Implement training needs for teams and individuals to upgrade skills levels 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
15223  Implement training needs for teams and individuals to upgrade skills levels 
ORIGINATOR ORIGINATING PROVIDER
SGB Generic Management   
QUALITY ASSURING BODY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies Generic Management 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE OLD NQF LEVEL NEW NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular-Fundamental  Level 5  New Level Assignment Pend.  3 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Reregistered  2009-05-02  2012-05-02  SAQA 0480/09 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2013-05-02   2016-05-02  

In all of the tables in this document, both the old and the new NQF Levels are shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any reference to NQF Levels are to the old levels unless specifically stated otherwise. 

This unit standard does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard. 

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
This is a Unit Standard intended for managers in all economic sectors. These managers would typically be second level managers such as heads of department, section heads or divisional heads, and may have more than one team reporting to them.

The qualifying learner is capable of:
  • Establishing learning requirements for teams and individuals.
  • Organising learning for teams and individuals.
  • Assessing the performance of individuals and teams. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    It is assumed that people learning towards this Unit Standard are competent in:
  • Communication at NQF level 4.
  • Computer literacy at NQF level 4. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
  • A team consists of two or more members who undertake a defined activity with clear objectives and outcomes.
  • A learning plan is submitted in terms of the Skills Development Act as part of the Workplace Skills Plan for the whole organisation.
  • The learning plan will need to meet organisational requirements.
  • Assessments will be carried out by registered assessors against registered Unit Standards. 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Establish training needs for teams and individuals. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. The skills, knowledge and competencies required by the group and individuals are determined for the section/ division/ department/organisation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. An audit is carried out to determine the skills level and competencies of the staff in relation to the skills and competencies required in the work situation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Individual skills development needs are determined against required outcomes. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Team learning needs are determined assessed against required outcomes. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. Learning/training requirements are agreed to with teams and individuals. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Organise learning/training for teams and individuals. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. All options including on-the-job training, coaching and mentoring are assessed and incorporated into a learning plan. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Internal and external learning interventions are assessed and specific activities are selected that meet individual, team and organisational requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Learning interventions implemented are evaluated against the learning plan. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Assess the performance of individuals and teams. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. The work performance of teams and individuals is observed and assessed against the workplace requirements and the learning objectives. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Feedback is provided to individuals and groups on results of assessments. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. On-going support and assistance is provided to individuals and teams. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. The learning plan is reviewed and amended according to the results of assessments and achievement of competence. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
    Assessment of this Unit Standard should be contextual and practical.
  • Assessors must be registered as an assessor with the Services SETA ETQA or an ETQA that represents the sector in which the learner is employed and which has a Memorandum of Understanding with the Services SETA ETQA.
  • Moderators must be registered as assessors with the Services ETQA, or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the Services ETQA.
  • The mechanisms and requirements for moderation should be applied in accordance with the requirements of the relevant ETQA.
  • Assessment should include both formative and summative assessment.
  • Training providers must be accredited by the Services ETQA or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the Services ETQA. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • Broad knowledge of legislation that covers learning in the workplace - The Skills Development Act, The SAQA ACT.
  • Broad knowledge of a range of learning interventions available. 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems relating to the achievement of the learning plan. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others in drawing up a learning plan. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and one`s activities in planning the best learning interventions. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, evaluate, organise and critically evaluate information on learning needs related to team/department/divisional needs. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively when agreeing learning requirements and reviewing assessments. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology to record learning data. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems and the impact of individual learning on the whole organisation. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 
    In order to contribute to the full personal development of each learner and the social and economic development of society at large, it must be the intention underlying any programme of learning to make an individual aware of the importance of:
  • Reflecting on and exploring a variety of strategies to learn more effectively.
  • Exploring education and career opportunities. 
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    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE OLD LEVEL NEW LEVEL STATUS END DATE QUALITY ASSURING BODY
    Core  78843   National Certificate: Diamond Processing  Level 5  New Level Assignment Pend.  Registered  2013-07-28   
    Core  61594   National Certificate: Management  Level 5  New Level Assignment Pend.  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2009-05-02  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Core  49061   National Certificate: Master Craftsmanship (Electrical)  Level 5  New Level Assignment Pend.  Reregistered  2010-09-18  ESETA 
    Core  57122   National Certificate: Printing and Manufacture of Packaging  Level 5  New Level Assignment Pend.  Reregistered  2012-11-16  MAPPP 
    Core  49122   National Certificate: Radio Station Management  Level 5  New Level Assignment Pend.  Reregistered  2010-09-18  MAPPP 
    Elective  49489   Further Education and Training Certificate: Road Transport Management in the Public Sector  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Reregistered  2011-01-22  TETA 
    Elective  65529   Further Education and Training Certificate: Transport Operations  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Registered  2012-03-12  TETA 
    Elective  78526   National Certificate: Automotive Repair and Maintenance  Level 5  New Level Assignment Pend.  Registered  2012-02-18  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Elective  59325   National Certificate: Environmental Noise Control  Level 5  New Level Assignment Pend.  Registered  2010-11-28  LG SETA 
    Elective  59201   National Certificate: Generic Management  Level 5  New Level Assignment Pend.  Registered  2010-11-28  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Elective  50418   National Certificate: Immigration Law Enforcement  Level 5  New Level Assignment Pend.  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered"     		 2009-06-29  PSETA until Last Date for Achievement 
    Elective  50438   National Certificate: Immigration Services  Level 5  New Level Assignment Pend.  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered"     		 2009-06-29  PSETA until Last Date for Achievement 
    Elective  60070   National Certificate: Inspection and Assessment (Non-Metallics)  Level 5  New Level Assignment Pend.  Registered  2011-03-12  MERSETA 
    Elective  49107   National Certificate: Inspection and Enforcement Services  Level 5  New Level Assignment Pend.  Reregistered  2010-11-20  PSETA 
    Elective  50245   National Certificate: Maintenance Coordination  Level 5  New Level Assignment Pend.  Registered  2012-07-29  TETA 
    Elective  57631   National Certificate: Radiation Protection  Level 5  New Level Assignment Pend.  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered"     		 2009-11-16  ESETA 
    Elective  48553   National Diploma: Corrections Science  Level 5  New Level Assignment Pend.  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2010-08-07  SAS SETA 
    Elective  58309   National Diploma: Project Management  Level 5  New Level Assignment Pend.  Reregistered  2013-06-14  SERVICES 
    Elective  58579   National Diploma: Air Traffic Control  Level 6  New Level Assignment Pend.  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered"     		 2010-06-14  TETA 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
    This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Quality Assuring Bodies have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Quality Assuring Body should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.
     
    1. DYNA TRAINING (PTY) LTD 
    2. EXPERIENTIAL TECHNOLOGIES (PTY) LTD 
    3. GROWLIVE 
    4. GROWTH-LINK LEARNING CONSULTING PTY LTD 
    5. ICANDO 
    6. IN TUITION 
    7. KINGSBURY INTERNATIONAL CORPORATE SERVICES & ASSOCIATES 
    8. KNOVATION 
    9. KNOWLEDGE QUEST PTY LTD 
    10. KT HANSEN CONSULTANCY CC 
    11. KUKHULA TRAINING CC 
    12. LEARNSYS (PTY) LTD 
    13. PERFORMANCE UNLIMITED 
    14. SKILLS AVENUE 
    15. SOUTHERN AFRICAN INSTITUTE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE BELVILLE 
    16. THE GIRONKI CORPORATION 
    17. TOTAL TRAINING SYSTEMS 
    18. UMHLABA DEVELOPMENT SERVICES CC 


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